tagblank offers a unique range of jewellery boxes and gift boxes for all occasions www.tagblank.co.uk sculptural works original development drawings mike nelson designer maker of unique boxes producing limited edition, one-off pieces and individual commissioned pieces christmas gifts anniversary gift birthday gift engagement gift wedding gift corporate presentation pieces individual commissions awarded highly commended in the award for excellence at this years british craft trade fair bctf xtag blank has a evolving range of pieces mike nelson trained in sculpture combines his art and design training to create unique and original pieces made in uk made in cumbria south lakeland Mike Nelson A Brief Introduction I studied at Cumbria College of Art & Design from 1989-1991 going on to Leeds Metropolitan University in 1992. I graduated in 1995 with first class BA Honours in Fine Art specialising in sculpture In the same year I was awarded runner up in the Royal Society of British Sculptors Student Award I worked as an Art and Design Technician for six years at Giggleswick School in North Yorkshire before moving to Kendal in 2002 to work at Kendal College as an Art & Design technician Through my experience I have furthered my skills and understanding in a wide range of techniques and applications I continue to work at the college on a part-time basis in both a technical and lecturing capacity I began making gift / presentation boxes in my student days when money was limited I found I could transform a very modest gift into something special with a bit of time spent on the way it was presented and packaged I used a variety of materials including wood metal paper and string to create items that became valued keep sakes I hope to bring my work to a wider audience with the emphasis on maintaining high quality & unique pieces If you would like to be kept up to date with new designs and current exhibitions please email me on